GL51 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsmead Avenue, 0.5km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00112603 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSMEAD AVENUE, GL51 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMEAD AVENUE, GL51 0BB.
368
35
£ 39,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL51 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL51 0BB spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0BB. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GL51 0BB is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hesters Way Primary School
Rowanfield Infant School
Rowanfield Junior School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Pate's Grammar School
Springbank Primary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Gloucester Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Boulders0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Range Home And Leisure0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dirty Boys1.0 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Arle Store0.5 km
- Health Embassy Ltd1.0 km
- Moonshine Hampers Ltd0.3 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Homesense0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.6 km
- Beefeater Grill0.9 km
- The Umbrella0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.5 km
- Gloucester10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Arle House0.1 km
- Arle House0.1 km
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- St Thomas More Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510BB · Data under Open Government Licence